Confidential
(c) Y. Ruzhytska
2.
Lada rolls her eyes at Freasia as she turns to Neonila.
LADA
Anyway, there's this fuss about the
chief constable who died, I think.
I did not go into any details,
because I have no idea who that is,
but many of the nobles here can't
talk about anything else that's
actually pleasant.
FREASIA
From what I've gathered the
investigation was closed too soon.
A shame, I've heard of the man.
LADA
There we go again.
FREASIA
Some are puzzled, wondering who
would've wanted him dead. It's not
everyday that a law enforcement
official dies of unknown causes,
you know.
LADA
A mystery indeed!
NEONILA
That's the excitement of the real
life, I suppose.
LADA
Everything your father denies you.
NEONILA
Yes.
FREASIA
Look at the brighter side - at
least he refuses that shady friend
of his who desperately wishes to
marry you.
LADA
Really? Who? Is he rich? Wish that
was my problem!
FREASIA
Beware of your wishes, Lada.
NEONILA
Yes, trust me, you don't want that.
LADA
I'm not getting any younger, you
know! The clock's ticking and I'm
still with my maiden braids.